Foreign Field Notes From A Globe-Trotting Page
A mixed bag of overseas curiosities and anecdotes reports on Shakespeare’s reach in London area venues, dancing trends like the Steppy Step, boxing and bookmaker shifts, Croydon airport crime patrols, and European court chatter. It covers rail and port security, French culinary salaries, church fashion allowances, and a whimsical glimpse of French officials and Parisian culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Croydon
Scotland Yard
England
France
Britain
Northwest Mounted Po
German film stunt sparks outrage and Berlin invites uproar
An advertising stunt for the film Ben Hur drew a silk hat and evening gown audience including six cabinet ministers led by Chancellor Wilhelm Marx, with 10 000 personal invitations amid crowds later. Berlin officials describe the promotion as scandalous and note resolve to curb such methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Motion Picture Trust
Wilhelm Marx
Maxwell House Coffee Gains Nationwide Lead in Quality
The text describes Maxwell House as rising from a specialty coffee to the largest rolling high grade coffee in America, highlighting its rare flavor and aroma that attract hotels and discerning families. It notes a celebrated shift in perception and market dominance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell House
America
Lunurnenae
Leviethen
Morweld House
Maxwell Home
Neal Catto
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lemden
Ferrier
Frank Brasen
United
Canada
East End
Joe Treckett
Great Britain
Sachel
Joe
Beckett
Phil Scott
Tunney
Rome
Rivera
Nice
Grasse
Calais
Rodin
M. Poincare
Boulevard
Grove
Brown
Elees
Lau
Ieee
Goethe Cere
Dermare
Frankfort
Stratford-on-Avon
Shakespeare
Berlin
Amarillo Tent & Awning Co
Taylor
Kansas
Manly
Deghey
Lee Gort
STE Peweins
Toney
Eprewees
Stoker
Meat Congress—Mercantile
S. S. Leviathan
Aaxwell House
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